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chicken piccata with lemon

Chicken Piccata

Diana
Chicken piccata is a bright and flavorful dish that's always a hit!
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 601
Course Chicken
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken cutlets, tenders, or 6 small boneless chicken breasts (2 pounds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Dash freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 200°F. This is to keep the chicken warm as you make the sauce.
  • Sprinkle the chicken cutlets on all sides with salt and pepper. If using small chicken breasts pound them gently between sheets of plastic until 1/4-inch thick.
  • Put the flour in a small bowl or plate and dredge the chicken, coating all sides.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet. When the oil is hot and shimmering but not smoking, add 3 of the chicken cutlets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove to an oven-safe platter or pan and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and chicken cutlets.
  • Pour off any excess oil but don't wipe the skillet. Add the wine to the skillet and place it back over medium heat. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 to 2 minutes or until it has reduced to a tablespoon or two. Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is reduced and flavors are concentrated. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, stirring until it has melted and thickened the sauce a bit. Add the parsley and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Serve hot with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 57gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 1042mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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